A high-level taskforce will work with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to formulate a roadmap for the development of a semiconductor sector, focusing on testing, assembly and scaling up capabilities. .The decision was taken at a meeting titled “Semiconductors – A New Fro
Mastercard was recognised with the “Enabler of Excellence” award by Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) at the “EBL Digital Excellence Summit 2024”..This accolade celebrates Mastercard’s outstanding contribution to enabling digital financial solutions and fostering innovation in Bangladesh’s digital pa
Crown Cement PLC has announced a 21 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30, 2024..The announcement came at the cement manufacturer’s 30th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually recently, the company said in a press release..Mohammed Jahangir Alam, ch
IndiGo CarGo, one of the fastest-growing air cargo services in the region, today hosted its grand customer event at a city hotel to celebrate the milestones achieved through partnerships and recognise the outstanding contributions of its top-performing agents
Lutfunnisa Saudia Khan, chairman of Bangla Phone Limited, was elected the president of the International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) yesterday..Saudia Khan is also the chairman of Commlink Info Tech Limited and Newton Engineering Limited, said a press release..Syed Mustafizur
Domex and Bhumijo have launched a CSR campaign, "Shut Down Public Toilets", directed by Tarek Mahmud Shumon, to mark World Toilet Day
Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) has announced its expansion into Rangpur from 2025, marking a significant step in its mission to transform literacy and numeracy outcomes for primary school children across the country
SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, has been honoured with the “MD of the Year Award” by Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) at the “Bangladesh C-Suite Awards-2024”..Alam received a crest and a certificate from Ishtiaq Mahmood, professor of the National Universit
The Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Association (BMFA) has urged the interim government to amend the Marine Fisheries Act, which outlines the rules and technical guidelines, so emerging problems and challenges faced by those in the sector can be resolved..The association made the demand during
Wecon Chowdhury Arcade, developed by Wecon Properties Ltd, opened its doors for a spectacular four-day mega sale event that ended at Kandirpar in Cumilla yesterday..Over 300 shops were set up and offered discounts and prizes like a Royal Enfield motorcycle, Toyota Aqua car, iPhone 16, gold
Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (Jun) and Maria Howlader were elected president and secretary general respectively of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) for a two-year term (2024-2026)..Rafi Bhuiyan, managing director of NewVision Solutions Limited, was previously secretary g
Bangladesh needs to create a knowledge base on artificial intelligence (AI) and train people to implement the knowledge, a speaker said at a roundtable..“We need to create a knowledge base, and train people. Having only AI experts does not work; people should be trained to implement the kn
The 23rd edition of a four-day Textile Series of Exhibitions kicked off at Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Dhaka yesterday, organised by multinational exhibition and convention organiser CEMS-Global USA. .A diverse range of solutions and products on textile garment machin
A three-day exhibition of healthcare and medical equipment styled “MEDEXPO 2024” began at the InterContinental Dhaka yesterday..Leading hospitals and healthcare service providers from India, Thailand and Bangladesh, along with diagnostic and medical equipment manufacturers and suppliers ar
Sheltech (Pvt) Ltd has launched a monthlong property fair, styled “Sheltech Property Fair 2024”, at its head office in the capital’s West Panthapath on November 1..Md Sharif Hossain Bhuiyan, executive director (operations) of the real estate developer, and Shahjahan, chief operating office
Bangladesh needs a stronger intellectual property protection mechanism to become more attractive for foreign direct investment, according to Syed Ershad Ahmed, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham)..“A strengthened intellectual property rights (IPR) regime is
Pragati Life Insurance Limited recently signed an agreement with Grameen Digital Healthcare Solutions (GDHS) to launch an integrated life and health insurance package for users of the on-demand digital healthcare platform “Shukhee App”..Md Jalalul Azim, managing director and CEO of the lif
A new think tank, Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council (BTTC), has started its journey in a bid to create a network of professionals and businesses to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the local travel, tourism and hospitality sector..The council held its first meeting at a h
